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Underground Storage Tanks in Russell County, AL — 162 facilities, 51 leak records

What the EPA UST Finder snapshot (2018–2021 state data) shows for Russell County, population 60,300.

162UST facilities
143tanks in service
312closed tanks
51leak records
18open cases
33no further action

Russell County has 162 registered underground storage tank facilities in the national snapshot — gas stations, fleet yards, and other regulated fuel sites — holding 143 tanks in service and 312 tanks that have been closed or removed, plus 29 temporarily out of service. Over the life of the program, 51 fuel releases were reported here; 33 (65% of records) were investigated and closed with No Further Action, and 18 of those cleanup cases were still open when the snapshot was compiled.

That works out to 23.7 tanks in service per 10,000 residents, about equal to the Alabama average of 24.3 per 10,000. Countywide numbers are context, not a verdict on any parcel — tank risk is hyper-local, falling off within a few hundred feet.

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Frequently asked questions

How many underground storage tanks are in Russell County, AL?

The EPA UST Finder snapshot lists 162 registered UST facilities in Russell County with 143 tanks currently in service, 312 closed or removed tanks, and 29 temporarily out of service.

How many fuel leaks have been reported in Russell County?

51 releases from underground storage tanks are on record for Russell County. 33 (65%) reached No Further Action status, while 18 cleanup cases remained open in the snapshot.

How do I check a specific address in Russell County?

Use the free TankCheck screening at https://tankcheckusa.site/ — paste any Russell County address to map every registered tank and reported leak within a mile, with distances in feet and an A–F screening grade. Verify current records with the ADEM UST Program.

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The live regulatory record for any Russell County facility or leak case is held by the ADEM UST Program. Newer records than this 2018–2021 snapshot may exist.

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